Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Remove the steering wheel cover (A) after loosening the screw.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Cover & Screws
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Disconnect the steering heater connectors (A).

Fig 2: Steering Heater Connectors
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Remove the steering remote control switch assembly after loosening the mounting screws (4EA).

Fig 3: Steering Remote Control Switch Assembly Mounting Screws (4EA)
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Disconnect the switch connectors (A).

Fig 4: Switch Connectors
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Remove the remote control switches (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 5: Remote Control Switches (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Remote Control Switches (2 Of 2)
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